CA2357562A1 - Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs - Google Patents
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Abstract
A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs is disclosed. In order to operate within the limited space available on a hand-held electronic device, the present invention optimizes the placement and shape of the keys, preferably using keys that are oval or oblong in shape, and that are preferably placed at angles designed to facilitate thumb-typing. The angles at which keys on either side of the keyboard are placed is complimentary.
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CA2517815A CA2517815C (en) | 2000-09-19 | 2001-09-19 | Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs |
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US09/663972 | 2000-09-19 | ||
US09/663,972 US6873317B1 (en) | 1998-06-26 | 2000-09-19 | Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs |
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CA2517815A Division CA2517815C (en) | 2000-09-19 | 2001-09-19 | Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs |
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CA2357562A1 true CA2357562A1 (en) | 2002-03-19 |
CA2357562C CA2357562C (en) | 2005-11-22 |
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CA002357562A Expired - Lifetime CA2357562C (en) | 2000-09-19 | 2001-09-19 | Hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs |
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Effective date: 20210920 |